How Many People Are Named Maximilian?
Complete statistics for the name Maximilian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maximilian means 'greatest' and 'most powerful', fitting for a very rare name. Only 1 in 18,327 Americans share it, making it truly unique among names. With 84% under 30, it's definitely a name of the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that people with life-path number 6 are natural caretakers and peacemakers.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 18,440 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maximilian Through the Generations
Maximilian saw its peak popularity in 2016 with 717 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the name's bearers average 19 years old, with 15,429 under 30, 2,848 aged 30-60, and just 163 over 60. This modern name continues to slowly rise in popularity, reflecting a shift towards newer naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Maximilian
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maximilian's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Maximilian
How Many People Have the Name Maximilian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,006 people in the United States currently share the name Maximilian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,327 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maximilian a Common or Rare Name?
Maximilian is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maximilian Mean?
Maximilian means "greatest, most powerful" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maximilian in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Maximilian Most Popular?
The name Maximilian reached peak popularity in 2016, with 717 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maximilian?
Approximately 18,006 people named Maximilian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18,440. That works out to roughly 1 in 18,327 Americans.
Is Maximilian a rare name?
Maximilian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,327 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maximilian mean?
Maximilian means "greatest, most powerful" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Maximilian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maximilian are male and 0% are female.
When was Maximilian most popular?
Maximilian peaked in 2016 with 717 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.